Piston pump troubleshooting, Piston pump troubleshooting -4 – Kinze 3200 Wing-Fold Planter Rev. 7/14 User Manual

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M0241-01

Model 3200

8-4

6/11

TM

Troubleshooting

PISTON PUMP TROUbLESHOOTING

PRObLEM

POSSIbLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

Pump hard or impossible to prime.

Valves fouled or in wrong place.

Inspect and clean valves.

Air leak in suction line.

Repair leak.

Pump set too low.

Adjust pump setting.

Packing washers worn out.

Replace.

Low metering.

Valves fouled or in wrong place.

Inspect and clean valves.

Air leak in suction line.

Repair leak.

Pump set too low.

Adjust pump setting.

Broken valve spring.

Replace spring.

Over metering.

Broken discharge valve spring.

Replace spring.

Trash under valves.

Inspect and clean valves.

Improper rate setting.

Adjust pump setting.

Leaks through when stopped.

Broken discharge valve spring.

Replace spring.

Trash under valves.

Inspect and clean valves.

Fertilizer solution leaking under
stuffing box.

Packing washers worn out.

Replace.

Pump using excessive oil.

Oil seals or o-ring worn and leaking. Replace.

Pump operates noisily.

Crankcase components worn
excessively.

Inspect and replace if necessary.

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